Senior Quality Engineer / Quality Engineer

Cobra Advanced Composites Co., Ltd. (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

Combining a unique understanding of composite materials, structural design and careful craftsmanship,with state of the art facilities including a multimillion dollar finishing plant, COBRA is able to prototype, produce and manufacture fully finished painted or clear coated Automotive parts and panels for serial production. Our extensive product list includes: exterior and interior parts and powertrain parts for premium automotive and motorcycle OEM’s.

About this position

Responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team (e. g. internal, supplier, customer, and customer warranty)
• Manage and coordinate customer claim, customer problem solving on time, cost recovery, customer warranty and customer quality audits
• Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards
• Carry out product and process auditing
• Ensure control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained
• Monitor and report on quality-related key performance indicators including scrap monitoring, rework levels, parts per million (PPM) figures
• Stop production in the event of manufacture of unacceptable goods/processes
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (IATF 16949 / ISO9001)
• Write product inspection/testing procedures and/or work instructions
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, or system
• Assist with first off sample approvals
• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements
• Participate in the development and refinement of Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Assist with training of quality awareness
• Quality control of work by appropriate reviews
• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
• Produce written reports and make presentations
• Independently determine approach and assigned tasks

Requirements

• Knowledge of quality systems
• Strong Knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA requirements
• Strong knowledge of Cote Tools (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC and MSA)
• Understanding of ISO14001 and Health and Safety Practices
• Knowledge of measurement system
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Planning and prioritizing activities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to present data effectively
• Problem-solving skills
• Team working skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering field.
• At least 3 years working experience as